For those of you new to this art and literary world, we understand submissions can be daunting. But they don’t have to be! So here’s an example of a submission that we’d be happy to see in our inbox.
SUBJECT LINE: CNF Submission
Dear Editors,
My name is Jane Smith and I found your call for submissions on (ChillSubs, Instagram, Twitter, etc…). Please see my submission details below, and note that this is a simultaneous submission. I will notify you immediately if this piece is accepted elsewhere.
Pen Name: (If applicable)
Genre: Non-Fiction
Title: The Soul Makes Room
Word Count: 1683
3rd-Person Bio: Jane Smith (she/her) is a nonfiction writer and student of the world around her. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jane obtained her BA in English from the University of Chicago before moving to Madrid. In her free time, Jane loves to rock climb and reread every one of Amina Cain’s novels front to back. Her work can be found in Lost Elegies Magazine, The Antiquery Magazine, and Tabula Rasa Review.
Thank you very much! I look forward to hearing from you.
